ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES COMPUTER SERIES MONITORING Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC Automatic Power Down Instruction Booklet EmbertecPC-ET-01
Important Please retain your instruction book for future use. In the event that you need assistance with your Embertec SmartSwitch™, please contact us on 1300 0 333 678 (1300 0 EFFORT) or email us at customerservice@embertec.com. Alternatively, visit us on our website at www.embertec.
Contents Embertec Recommends Safety First p4 Quick Installation Guide p6 Your Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC p8 Fast Facts p9 What is Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC? p10 Using your Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC p11 Standby Power Down p14 Care and Maintenance Disposal/Recycling p15 Troubleshooting Guide p16 Warranty p17 Patents granted and Patents pending 3
Embertec Recommends Safety First IMPORTANT: Please retain your instruction book for future use. At Embertec, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention placed on the following important operating instructions.
SmartSwitch™ PC. Your connected equipment must be of Australian configuration (2-pin, 3-pin), rated 220 – 240VAC. • Connected plugs must be kept clean and free from defect. Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC. • It is recommended to regularly inspect the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC. To avoid a hazard do not use the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC if it becomes damaged in any way. • Suitable for indoor use only. • This Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC is for household use • Ensure the adaptor is only.
Quick Installation Guide Setting Up the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC 1. Unplug your existing powerboard from the wall socket and then plug the powerboard into the ‘Power Saver Socket’. 2. Plug the equipment that is used with the computer, such as monitors, printers, speakers, external hard drives and lamps into this powerboard. 3. Connect only ONE computer (laptop or desktop) into the socket marked ‘Computer Only’. 4.
3 Computer or Laptop COMPUTER SERIES 5 COMPUTER ONLY POWER SAVER 1 MONITORING 2 4 Wireless Modem Monitors Speakers Printer Lamp 7
Your Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC 1. Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC 2.
Fast Facts • The ‘Computer Only’ socket Specifications (grey) is recommended for use with a laptop or desktop • Surge protection provided to Embertec SmartSwitch™ computer. This will ensure PC outlets, providing that constant computer assurance that your home power is not interrupted or office equipment and removed at any time to avoid computer equipment damage to your computer are protected against hardware or data files. dangerous power surges • The ‘Power Saver’ socket from your electricity source.
What is Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC? The Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC automatically switches off power to peripherals connected to the power saving socket when the computer switches off or goes into sleep mode. Equipment is re-powered by simply reactivating your computer. The Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC connects to existing power boards and works with all computer equipment regardless of brand or age. NOTE: It is not guaranteed to work accurately for laptops with old batteries.
Using Your Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC Before First Use Remove any packaging and promotional material from the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC adaptor. Setting Up the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC To maximise your energy saving, please ensure your computer’s power management settings are active so the computer enters sleep, standby or hibernate modes. Normally this function is found in a menu in a PC, called ‘Power Options’. In a iMac, ‘Energy Saver’ is used to tell the computer when to go to sleep.
NOTE: If the power management settings are not active on the computer, the peripherals connected to the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC ‘Power Saver’ socket will only be turned off when the computer is manually shut down.
The LED monitoring light on the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC will now light up for 3 seconds to indicate detection of connected equipment. This also indicates the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC is monitoring your power consumption and providing power to the ‘Power Saver’ socket and then will switch off. Your PC system is now ready for use normally.
Standby Power Down Once the Computer enters standby, hibernate / sleep or off mode, the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC will detect this and begin the standby power down mode. During this time, the Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC will monitor the power consumption to ensure the computer is no longer being used. After approximately 60 seconds of inactivity from the user, the peripheral appliances connected to the ‘Power Saver’ socket will be switched off.
Care and Maintenance NOTE: The Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC will switch off all peripherals when the computer enters sleep, standby, hibernate or off modes. If any program is working or activity is detected, all peripherals will remain on (even when the screen saver is already on). Overload Protection The Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC is fitted with a safety device that switches off the adaptor in the event of overloading.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem To Check The Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC is not receiving power. • Ensure the mains power supply switch is turned on at the wall or power board. The Embertec SmartSwitch™ PC is not powering down my peripheral appliances. This may be caused by older laptops where the batteries are continuously recharging. • Ensure the equipment is plugged into the ‘Power Saver’ socket, not to the ‘Computer Only’ socket.
Embertec 12 Month Replacement Warranty This Embertec SmartSwitch™ is supplied by Embertec Pty Ltd. Embertec Pty Ltd is responsible for any warranty obligations as defined below. In Australia, this Embertec SmartSwitch™ Replacement Warranty does not limit or restrict any other rights or remedies that the purchaser may have under law including the guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law relating to the appliance.
such as glass and ceramic items, consumable items and normal wear and tear. This Embertec SmartSwitch™ Replacement Warranty is void if there is evidence of the product being tampered with by unauthorised persons. If the product includes one or a number of accessories only the defective accessory or product will be replaced. Products may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type.
For further assistance please contact us on customerservice@embertec.com Embertec Pty Ltd 182 Fullarton Road, Dulwich, SA 5065, Australia Telephone: 1300 0 333 678 (1300 0 EFFORT) Website: www.embertec.com E-mail: customerservice@embertec.com ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book.
For further assistance please contact us on customerservice@embertec.com Embertec Pty Ltd 182 Fullarton Road, Dulwich, SA 5065, Australia Telephone: 1300 0 333 678 (1300 0 EFFORT) Website: www.embertec.com E-mail: customerservice@embertec.com ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book.
